A 13 year-old boy has tragically died after being hit by a car while out cycling in Drogheda.

The accident happened on the N51, Drogheda to Slane Road in Co Louth and gardai were called to the scene around 8.30pm on Sunday night.

The teenager was being treated at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda after he suffered serious injuries in incident, and he tragically died on Tuesday night.

The driver of the car was uninjured.

The scene of the accident was sealed off on Sunday before an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

A Garda spokesman said: "Gardai in Drogheda are seeking the assistance from any members of the public who travelled this road between 19.30hr and 20.30hr on the 21/08/16, and may be able to offer any further information or witnessed this collision to contact them on 041 9874200, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.